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Eating slain foes after combat will replenish up to 50 health and extend time in beast form by 30 seconds. Werewolves can use their claws and fangs to attack enemies and deal massive damage, and use their increased strength to lift and throw opponents. While in this form, Skyrim's combat is significantly overhauled, as players' health and stamina increases, as does their base armor level. Skyrim's werewolves gain the ability to use Beast Form, which can be activated once a day and lasts approximately two and a half minutes. Being a werewolf in Skyrim comes with several nerfs and buffs that players should consider before taking the plunge. While in human form, characters look relatively the same, though NPCs may comment on a wolfish smile or hairy ears. While transformed, werewolves look like humanoid wolves, complete with fur, claws and fangs, and their eyes will be yellow. Werewolves in Skyrim aren't relegated to the lunar cycle, as players can change into their beast form once per day.
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Related: Skyrim's Best Character Builds Explained Skyrim does not allow vampires to become werewolves, making the blood-feeders the only characters who cannot be transformed. However, unlike Skyrim's vampiric infection, which can be accidentally transferred during combat, players can only be infected with Lycanthropy through a specific ritual at the end of the Companions questline or equipping Skyrim's Ring of Hircine. Players can become werewolves in Skyrim by contracting the Lycanthropy disease. Determined players can also befriend the Companions of Skyrim, and in so doing unlock the pathway to become either a vampire or a werewolf. From the opening scene, choices could include choosing a non-human race, such as an elf, khajiit or argonian, or activating the Mage Stone and pursuing a powerful magicka build. The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim has a multitude of ways for players to embody the game's fantasy elements, up to and including becoming a werewolf.